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Germanton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
851
Population
486/sq mi density
$76,458
Median Income
$36,451 per capita
$190,900
Home Value
$265,384 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
3,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,458 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Germanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2501°N, 80.2390°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Forsyth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Germanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.1").